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jim-ratliff

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Re: Jim (a non-racer) and tubeless MTB tires
« on: May 31, 2012, 07:15:07 am »
also IMO overall weight is pretty meaning less. If lighter was faster we would all be running fully rigid fixied gears with no brakes and cross tires.
If lighter isn't faster, then why do racers use bikes made of aluminum, titanium, or carbon.
Obviously, the weight "penalty" associated with multiple gears and with being able to stop pays for itself in other areas of performance. But that doesn't make weight meaningless, and people still pay to have those components as "weight effective" as possible.
I will say from first hand experience that lighter makes it easier for me to pedal up the hill.


And, IMHO, not wanting to have to deal with flats on the ride is a very valid reason for riding tubeless.  Your reasons may differ, obviously, but that doesn't make your reasons the only "real reasons".   8)
« Last Edit: May 31, 2012, 09:31:15 am by jim-ratliff »
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